Glazing is typically the most expensive single component in any garden room, and the one that most defines how the finished building feels from the outside. Every Arden & Oak build uses aluminium-framed, thermally-broken, double-glazed or triple-glazed units with argon fill and low-e coatings — the finish and profile is what varies.
The main glazing types
- Bifold doors — traditional folding-concertina, opens up to 6 m wide, great for full-garden connection
- Sliding doors — cleaner sightlines than bifolds, opens up to 4 m per panel, better for wind exposure
- Corner sliders — meet at a mitred corner with no visible frame — architectural showpiece
- Fixed panels — large fixed windows for view without opening, cheaper per m² than opening leaves
- Rooflights — flat-glass or pyramid units in the roof, transformative on north-facing plots
How much glazing is right?
More is not always better. On a south-facing site, oversizing the glazing can cause summer overheating; on an exposed site, wind noise on large opening doors becomes tiresome. As a rule of thumb, 40-50% of a wall as glazing works beautifully; 70%+ needs additional design consideration (brise soleil, external blinds, additional cooling).